FLUX looks to find creative solutions for vacant and under-utilised buildings in Dublin. Formerly used by Bank of Ireland, The Bank is now available for exhibition use with a program of events and bookings confirmed for the remainder of the year. The exhibition marks a new era for Block T as they rebrand to FLUX […]

3 years ago

Including two new pizza spots in Temple Bar. Another week, another series of Dublin openers to buzz over, and in this case one very sad closure for the people of Dún Laoghaire. While we say goodbye to a cult favourite Indian after 27 years in business, we say hello to two new pizzerias in the […]

3 years ago

Do you know the Five Lamps? Have you ever wondered what the story with the Five Lamps drinking fountain is? The popular landmark is a decorative lamp post with five lanterns, which stands at the junction of five streets – Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Killarney Street.⁠ It was erected […]

3 years ago

Alexa, find us a street in Dublin that has it all. Here at Lovin Dublin, we obviously adore every corner and cul-de-sac of this city equally, as if they were our own children. However, if you’re recommending a restaurant to visiting pals or trying to plan your annual Christmas get-together meal, it’s hard to ignore […]

3 years ago

Big news for the goys. After opening their third location in Blackrock last summer, the hospitality group run by former Leinster Rugby players Seán O’Brien, Jamie Heaslip, and Rob and Dave Kearney, and former chair of the Licensed Vintners’ Association Noel Anderson are expanding once more. Anderson took to Twitter to share snaps of a […]

3 years ago

There’s a lot going on in Temple Bar right now. Temple Bar is all go-go-go currently. Dublin City Council have a project underway to make the area more accessible, including extra seating, new lights and granite pavements alongside the historic cobblestones. On top of this, Temple Bar has welcomed not one but two new pizzerias in […]

3 years ago

On a rainy Tuesday evening we headed to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, or should I say Bikini Bottom, for a very nostalgic performance with everyone’s favourite sponge. As a kid who grew up with Nickelodeon in the 2000s, I was naturally extremely curious about The Spongebob Musical. The television series and movie are no […]

3 years ago

Get your Lipstick on and get out there. Sadly for Ireland and our worthy, gold-clad representative Wild Youth, a place in the final wasn’t in our destiny. However, true Eurovision enthusiasts have never let an Irish absence deter them from tuning into the final. The main event happens this Saturday, and while you might not […]

3 years ago

62% say competing with friends can help blow off steam An expert has revealed some of the best ways to get a mental health boost in 2023 – including playing ping pong and axe-throwing. Television presenter and doctor, Zoe Williams, has shared ways to boost wellbeing and reduce anxiety – including niche sports like ping […]

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The trend first took off in Germany a decade ago. Last week, Dublin welcomed a new attraction to Bloom Lane, none other than international photography studio and store Eyemazy. Eyemazy have studios all over the world, including Amsterdam, Germany, USA, Australia, Belgium, and now Ireland. What makes Eyemazy different to other studios is that their […]

3 years ago

In our humble opinion. Ever since the news broke that season 3 of Euphoria will be filming in Dublin (as far as IMDb is concerned, at least), Irish Twitter has been awash with visions of Fezco cruising along the quays in a Canada Goose jacket and Maddy shooting daggers at NCAD students in the smoking […]

3 years ago

No more dining al fresco. After months of trying to appeal the decision, Pala Pizza are being forced to close their outdoor space on May 10th. They took to Instagram to share the disappointing update with their followers, saying they had officially exhausted all avenues and had no choice but to accept the council’s decision. […]

3 years ago